Early Years Accelerated

The Bachelor of Education – The Early Years (Accelerated Pathways Program) is only available to domestic students.

To be eligible for this accelerated degree, applicants must hold a recognised Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent), plus have a minimum of two years’ work experience or equivalent in an early childhood setting.

When submitting your application, please select Wollongong as your campus, Distance’ as the delivery method and course code 1816 to ensure you apply for the correct course version.

Applications can be made directly to UOW. To help ensure a smooth and efficient assessment process, please include all required documents with your application. Providing complete information upfront will help minimise delays and support a faster application outcome.

With your application, please include the following:

• Copy of your Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent) certificate and transcripts
• Statement of Service (SOS)/Letter of Employment from your employer to validate 2 years’ full-time work experience (or part-time equivalent) in an early childhood education and care setting

Applications close 29 June 2026.

Late applications will be accepted, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure an outcome is issued prior to the course commencement on 22 July 2026.

The program features:

• three to four online subjects per session that are grouped for cohesion in learning
• assessments which are designed to support quality pedagogy and practice within the workplace
• flexible options for professional placement experience

To ensure you complete this fully prescribed degree in two years, you will need to follow the course structure set out in the course handbook. Part time study is not available for this course and subjects will need to be completed over six consecutive sessions (Spring, Summer and Autumn).

See the Bachelor of Education - The Early Years Course Handbook for a breakdown of the course structure, practicals, and the subjects you will study in this accelerated degree.

You will complete approximately 60 days of placements across 14 weeks throughout the two-year degree.

The Faculty of Arts, Society and Business (ASB), Professional Experience and Partnerships unit will facilitate the placement of all students. Placements may occur outside the educator’s own centre, but within another service in the educator's organisation, supporting continued employment while studying.